Pratibha is known to be feeding 15 stray dogs near her house every day. Around three of them were adopted by her three months back: Reports
HYDERABAD: A 36-year-old woman, Pratibha, who had attempted to suicide allegedly after being threatened by her neighbours over feeding of stray dogs, was stated to be in a stable condition by the Ameenpur police. No case has been registered in this regard so far. Pratibha’s supporters said they had submitted a formal complaint with the police.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Gowri Vandana, founder of AASRA NGO, who is familiar with the victim, said, “Pratibha has been enduring this harassment for three-four months.” The founder of another NGO had also threatened to seize her house although the NGO has no authority to do so, Vandana said. “They all have caused her physical and mental distress. Her current reports show she has been inflicted with an ulcer in her oesophagus,” she added.
According to police, the issue between the victim, Pratibha, and the colony residents has been longstanding. In this regard, several complaints and counter complaints have been lodged with the Ameenpur police station.
Pratibha is known to be feeding 15 stray dogs near her house every day. Around three of them were adopted by her three months back.
Residents complained that these dogs reportedly bit elderly people and even frightened children, who “avoided stepping out” even during festivals. As arguments escalated, Pratibha had lodged a police complaint against the residents’ alleging threats and harassment. A counter complaint was lodged by the residents against Pratibha with similar allegations.
On the day of the incident, an NGO worker, Deepthika Palati, reportedly “trespassed” into the house of the victim and on the pretext of verifying whether the dogs were vaccinated and were ‘fit for adoption’. When Pratibha asked Deepthi whether she was authorised to ask for the documents, she threatened to seize her house according to a purported video of the incident. Vexed by this, Pratibha reportedly went to the washroom and attempted to die by suicide. She was shifted to a nearby hospital where she is currently undergoing treatment.
Police sources said Pratibha had allegedly threatened residents with charges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Claims made by both parties are being verified, and further investigation is underway. ENDS
Pregnant Woman Among 3 Hurt In Cab Mishap
HYDERABAD: Three persons, including a five‑month pregnant woman, were injured when their cab rammed into a road divider after a tyre burst on the Shamshabad airport road on Tuesday morning. The victims were on their way to catch a flight to Visakhapatnam.
The injured were identified as Gandi Tejaswini of Pragathinagar, her mother Gandi Ganapatamma, and the cab driver. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle after its front tyre burst, causing it to crash into the divider. All three were taken to a nearby hospital, treated, and later discharged.
Relatives of Tejaswini alleged that the 108 ambulances did not arrive at the spot for nearly 45 minutes. A police officer, however, said no formal complaint had been received regarding the delay.
Budvel Plastic Recycling Unit Gutted
HYDERABAD: Thick clouds of smoke billowed over Budvel on Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a plastic recycling warehouse around 7.30 am. Firefighters reached the spot along with Rajendranagar police. No one was present at the site when the blaze erupted.
Rajendranagar station fire officer V. Chandra Naik said two fire tenders were initially deployed, with additional units pressed into service before the flames were brought under control by 8.50 am.
The unit functioned as a dump yard for plastic waste, and the entire stock of material stored on the premises was gutted. Police brought in an earthmover to clear the debris. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit may have triggered the fire. ENDS
NIA Raids Ex-PWG Leader Gade Innaiah’s House
HYDERABAD, JAN. 13
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday raided the premises of Gade Innaiah, former People’s War Group (PWG) leader and Bharat Bachao general secretary, who was arrested recently for allegedly delivering speeches threatening India’s sovereignty and promoting Maoist ideology.
A 30‑member NIA team, accompanied by quick reaction personnel, searched Innaiah’s house and ashram at Zaffergadh in Jangaon district to collect evidence in connection with the case registered against him under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. This was the second raid at Zaffergadh since his arrest last month.
Officials said Innaiah’s speeches were intended to further Maoist activities and allegedly incited audiences to participate in an armed revolution against the Indian government and security forces. The agency claimed to have video evidence of him delivering provocative remarks at a memorial meeting for deceased Maoist leader Katta Ramachandra Reddy, alias Vikalp, attended by 150 – 200 people.
Investigators noted that Innaiah had recently travelled to Chhattisgarh to meet the family of slain Maoist leader Hidma Madvi and had appeared in several YouTube interviews. He also publicly criticised Operation Kakar, describing it as a conspiracy by the Central government. ENDS
DCA Seizes Fake Anti-Epileptic Drugs
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) on Tuesday seized spurious anti‑epileptic tablets being sold under the brand name Levipil 500, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of epileptic seizures.
Acting on specific inputs, DCA officials raided Durga Medical and General Stores at Sudarshan Reddy Nagar in Chintal, where the counterfeit stock was found, director‑general Shahnawaz Qasim said in a press release.
The seized tablets bore Batch No. GTF0885A, with a manufacturing date of April 2024 and expiry date of March 2026. Qasim said investigations are underway to trace the source and supply chain of the spurious drugs.
